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Early plans say that the pub could have a wooden theme featuring booth-style seating and copper detailing. A fire basket could also feature in the pub as well as timber flooring to give the space an old-timely feel.

The Corner Pin in Chellaston (Image: Tom Bokros)

Bosses hope that the concept plans will entice new customers and a landlord with a bigger emphasis on food and a family-friendly environment. Star Pubs and Bars hope the pub will re-open in January or February.

Conservative councillor for Chellaston Ross McCristal told Derbyshire Live that he had been in touch with Star Pubs & Bars to discuss the future of the prominent pub.

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He said: "My concern with the pub when I became councillor was two things: the first was that the Corner Pin was an eyesore - it's the first thing you see when you enter Chellaston. The second is that the building was listed.

"The public plans will be revealed in the next four to five weeks. They sound exciting and they have really thought hard about the new name and its connection to Chellaston".

Back in December 2015, The Corner Pin was the scene of a major police incident when it was forced to close following a 50-man brawl.

An artist impression of how the pub could look (Image: Star Pubs and Bars)

In October last year, landlord Craig Smith was attacked by thugs and left the pub over fears over his child’s safety, fearing further violence.

News about the Corner Pin comes after it emerged that the Rose and Crown, also on Swarkestone Road, is to be demolished to make way for a Lidl store.

A spokesperson for Star Pubs & Bars said: “Plans for the Corner Pin are provisional as they are subject to planning permission being granted and a new licensee taking on the pub.

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“We are proposing to transform the Corner Pin into a family friendly pub, renaming it the Three Shillings, a reference to Chellaston mentioned in the Domesday book. Plans include the reconfiguration of the interior allowing the pub to place a greater emphasis on food.

“Anyone interested in taking on the Three Shillings and creating a pub the village will be proud of should contact Star Pubs & Bars on 08085 949596.”